2014 - 4th of July Celebrations & Fireworks in Towns Across Will County, IL

2014 - 4th of July Celebrations & Fireworks in Towns Across Will County, IL ...

      The skies will be filled with fireworks, the streets will be filled with marching bands, and celebrations of all kinds will be taking place all across Will County during the upcoming 4th of July weekend.

     There will be a huge assortment of fun activities and ways you can celebrate our nation's independence too ...


     Below you'll find a list of the many celebrations taking place in the towns within Will County, IL.  If at all possible, take this opportunity, along with family and friends, to celebrate our freedom, our Country's rich history, and many wonderful accomplishments ...

2014 - 4th of July Celebrations & Fireworks in Will County, IL

Beecher Fourth of July Festival 
Starting July 2nd 
Kiddie & Pet Parade:  Wednesday, July 2nd
Music/Entertainment: Wednesday, July 2nd & Thursday, July 3rd
Held at:  673 Penfield Street, Beecher 
FREE Parking & Admission 
4th of July Parade:  4 pm
Fireworks:  July 4th  
Starting Time:  9:30 pm at Firemen's Park
5k Run/Walk:  Friday, July 4th
3 on 3 Basketball Tourney:  Saturday, July 5th 
Bean Bag Tournament:  Saturday, July 5th
For More Info, visit:  facebook.com/beecher4thofjulyfestival


Bolingbrook's 4th of July & All American Celebration
Date:  July 4th 
Where:  Bolingbrook Golf Club
All American Celebration starts:  1 pm.
Live music, food vendors, family activities, more.
Fireworks Start:  9 pm with the singing of the National Anthem
For More Info, visit:  www.bolingbrook.com/news/community/720-4th-of-july-the-all-american-celebration  OR:  Telephone: (630) 226-8400


Channahon's Annual Independence Day Celebration
Held at:  Community Park, 23200 W. McClintock Road, Channahon
Schedule of Events: 6 pm
Children and Family, Activities Begin
Decorating for Freedom Parade and Dog Parade Concessions and Beverage Sales
Open 6:30 pm
Dog Parade  (New!)
Freedom Parade
Concert in the Park
6:45 pm Bomb Pop Give Away
9:15 pm Fireworks by Ace Pyrotechnic, Inc.
9:45pm Band Resumes for
After Fireworks Party  (New!) 10:30pm
The End
For More Info:   Channahon Park Dist. Independence Day Celebration  OR:  815.467.7275


Frankfort Fourth of July Festival 
Held at:  Main Park, 200 So. Locust Street, Frankfort, IL
July 4th:  5:00 – 9:00 pm
$10 Wristbands Include:  Unlimited access to inflatables, kids entertainment, face painting and carnival games
Inflatables, Bean Bag Tournament (additional fee at event), Children’s Entertainment, Carnival Games, Face Painting, Rainbow the Clown, Popcorn Wagon, Concessions. 
Fireworks:  Start at Dusk
For additional Info:  Frankfort Park Dist. 4th of July  OR:  815.469.9400


Joliet 4th of July Celebration
Concert on the Hill:  July 3rd at 6 pm.  FREE!                                                                                                                 Held at:  Bicentennial Park & Theatre  (201 W. Jefferson St., Joliet)
Featuring:  The Bicentennial "Pops" Band and the TT Nelson Big Band
Fireworks:  July 4th
Held at:  Joliet Memorial Stadium
Starts at:  Dusk
For More Info:  815.727.5371 

Joliet Slammers Baseball July 4th - 5th Celebration:
Where:  Silver Cross Field
Fireworks after the games.   
After the game on Saturday (5th) there is a FREE post-game concert following the fireworks.
For More Info:  815.722.2287   or:  Joliet Slammers Baseball


Lemont Park District Freedom Days Fireworks
Date:  July 3rd
Starts at:  Dusk
Where:  Centennial Park
Independence Day Extravaganza - July 3rd, 2014
Held at:  Centennial Park
Starts at:  4 pm
Beer Garden & Food Court, Music, Bean Bag Tourney, Children's Activities, 3-on-3 Basketball Tournament, and more!
For More Info:  Lemont 4th of July Celebrations!  Or:   630.257.6787


Lockport 4th of July Fireworks ... and Salute the Soldiers
Fireworks:  Dellwood Park, 18th & Lawrence Ave., Lockport
Thursday, July 3rd, 2014  
Starts at:  Dusk, 9:10 pm  
Salute the Soldiers:  July 4th - Noon to 5 pm
Held at:  Chaney Pool, Heritage Pool, Challenge Pool
*  ALL Veterans swim FREE!
For further info:  815-838-0549


Mokena Chamber of Commerce - 4th of July Parade & Celebrations
Annual Parade:  4th of July
Starts at:  10:00 am
The Mokena Parade is the largest & most popular parade in Chicago's Southland
Parade Route:  The Parade starts on Wolf & LaPorte Roads, heading north on Wolf Road, then to Granite Drive
Main Park Activities:   
4:00 pm - The 2nd Kentucky Cavalry demonstrating civil war artillery pieces.
7:30 p.m. - Free concert by “The Encore Band”
9:30 p.m. - Concert will conclude with a rendition of Tchaikovsky’s 1812 Overture, with cannons firing in time with the music.
Fireworks start at:  Dusk - 9:45 pm. 
Fireworks are set to music
For More Info:  Mokena 4th of July Parade & Fireworks   OR:  Info Flyer


Naperville 4th of July Fireworks - Ribfest 
Event:  July 3rd - 6th 
(A portion of Naperville IS in Will County!) 
Rib Vendors, Live Music:  George Thorogood & The Destroyers, the BoDeans.  Carnival Rides, Games, More
For Detailed Info & Schedule, go to:  ribfest.net
Admission charged.   (See details)
July 4th - Fireworks Start at:   9:30 pm
At:  Knoch Park 
For More Info:  630.259.1129 


New Lenox 4th of July Celebration 
Activities Held at:   
Village Commons, 1 Veterans Parkway, New Lenox  
FREE Shuttle Service between the Metra parking lot and Commons Park available.  Shuttle Service is available from 6:30 pm to 9:00 pm.  Service resumes AFTER the fireworks are over.
Start:  7:00 pm concert:  Rock This Way
              8:30 pm concert:  Joliet American Legion
              9:30 pm Fireworks!  (approx.)


Plainfield Patriotic Picnic and Fireworks
Date:  July 3rd
Held at:  Plainfield Central High School, 24120 W. Fort Beggs Drive, Plainfield
Time: Dusk 
Patriotic Picnic Activities:
Bike Parade, Kids' Contests, Inflatables, Dance Performance, Touch-a-Truck, Face Painting, Music, and More!
Hours:  6 pm to 9 pm 
Held at:  Plainfield Central High School
Bring your blankets & lawn chairs for the fireworks. 
Concessions available.
For more info:  Patriotic Picnic & Firework Info


Village of Romeoville - Independence Day Celebration 
Celebration:  Food, Music, Family Activities, Fireworks
Start:  7 pm
Where:  Village Park
Live Band at:  Deer Crossing Park 
Fireworks Start At:  9:15 or Dusk
At:  Village Park,  900 W. Romeo Road, Romeoville 
Sponsored by:  Romeoville Parks & Recreation Dept.
For More Info:  815.886.6222 


Wilmington Independence Day Celebration
Fireworks Start at:   Dusk
Where:  North Island Park, Wilmington


      2014 - 4th of July Celebrations & Fireworks in Towns Across Will County, IL ... Enjoy a very Safe and Wonderful 4th of July 2014! Hope you have a chance to attend many of the celebrations and fireworks being hosted in towns across Will County ...  


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